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Apple AirTags: How to Protect Yourself From Being Tracked

Apple AirTags: How to Protect Yourself From Being Tracked

AirTags can be used to stalk someone's location. We've got some tips to safeguard against the risk.

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Google cuts account hacks in half for 150 million people

Google cuts account hacks in half for 150 million people

With two-factor authentication, hackers can't get far even if they've stolen your password. Ultimately, Google wants to move entirely beyond passwords.

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American hacker says he took down North Korean internet, Wired reports

American hacker says he took down North Korean internet, Wired reports

P4x says he was behind a series of outages last month.

Senators want more transparency about CIA program that included bulk data collection

Senators want more transparency about CIA program that included bulk data collection

Democratic Sens. Ron Wyden and Martin Heinrich say the CIA needs to reveal details about what kind of data was collected.

As Russia's Cyberattacks on Ukraine Mount, the Risk of Impact in Other Countries Rises

As Russia's Cyberattacks on Ukraine Mount, the Risk of Impact in Other Countries Rises

Cyberattacks are a part of Russia's military strategy.

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Google Agrees to $391.5 Million Privacy Settlement With 40 States

The company will change its location tracking disclosures in 2023.
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Feel Awkward Over the Last Google Search on Your Phone? Here's How to Delete It

No worries. With just two easy steps, you can wipe out your most recent searches.
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Your VPN Might Not Be Enough: How to Disable IPv6 on MacOS

Disable your IPv6 on Apple devices to get more privacy from a virtual private network.
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TikTok in Line for Hefty Fine Over Potential Children's Privacy Failures

The social media company could face a $29 million fine for possibly failing to protect children's privacy following a UK probe.
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Phone Searches at Border Crossings Violate Privacy Rights, Senator Says

US Sen. Ron Wyden says the warrantless searches and collection of data from phones and other devices are "egregious violations" of traveler privacy.
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Meta Fined $400 Million for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy on Instagram

The company says it will appeal the fine from Ireland's Data Protection Commission.
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California Lawmakers Pass Landmark Kids Online Safety Bill

If signed into law, it'll require social media companies to boost protections for users under 18.
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Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding Protection of Abortion Search Data

The Alphabet Worker's Union is also demanding increased access to health care resources for all workers who fall under Google's umbrella.
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Google Pushes Back Third-Party Cookie Blocking in Chrome to 2024

The big privacy change still needs more time.
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House Advances Federal Privacy Legislation

The bill, a breakthrough after years of negotiations, would finally provide nationwide privacy protections for consumers, dictating how companies can collect, store and use their personal data.
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